Chef Alexander Sjögren

An inspirational chef

It’s been a privilege to sponsor the Swedish team for Bocuse d’Or, led by visionary chef Alexander Sjögren. The journey to the final was thrilling: Alexander came first in the Swedish leg and, following that, an impressive third in the European finals.

Following months of intensive preparation, Alexander and his commis Hampus served-up breathtaking creations at the final in Lyon. And though they didn’t get the gold, their passion, creativity and dedication filled us with pride once again.

Alexander – SHORT AND SWEET PROFILE

FROM: Oskarshamn in Småland, Sweden. Lives with his partner in Lund.

TRAINING: Educated in his high school’s Hotel & Restaurant program in Oskarshamn with one year’s vocational training in design and cooking in Vimmerby.

EXPERIENCE: Oskarshamn and Österlen in Skåne, mostly for Anders Vendel. Alexander has also worked as a consultant for a number of restaurants in Malmö and in Österlen: Escama and Hörte Brygg & Jäskafé are just two examples.

CURRENTLY: Sweden’s representative at the Bocuse d’Or

SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @sjogren_alex

New napkin design

Lemon fresh

Together with our design team, Alexander has produced an exclusive napkin design. It features one of his favourite ingredients: the lemon.

Alexander: “Lemons can be used in so many different ways. The peel, with that amazing yellow colour and special texture, is also visually attractive. I wanted to bring all of this to my napkin.”

“I am very much interested in design; colour and form constitute a large part of my work as a chef – which made working with Duni fun. Design should create a sense of harmony and contribute to the food experience.”

Alexander Sjögren

HAMPUS RISBERG

MEET THE COMMIS

Just 20 years old, Hampus Risberg is Alexander’s commis chef at the grand finale of Bocuse d’Or. He will go to the grand finale with the confidence that comes from having won the title of ‘Best Commis Chef’ at the European finals.

Hampus originally started working with Alexander at a restaurant called Atmosfär in Malmo Currently, together with Alexander, he spends about 100 hours per week preparing in a specially organised kitchen in Årsta, southern Sweden.

Hampus – SHORT AND SWEET PROFILE

FROM: Eslöv in Skåne, Sweden. Lives in Lund.

TRAINING: Hotel & Restaurant program in high school.

EXPERIENCE: Chef at Atmosfär restaurant in Malmö.

CURRENTLY: Commis in the Swedish Bocuse d’Or team

SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @hampusrisberg

Sponsorship

BOCUSE D’OR

At Duni we are all about creating extraordinary experiences where food and people come together. So we are thrilled to sponsor Bocuse d’Or – the most world’s most prestigious culinary competition – and the Swedish team.